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I used to be very defensive when hearing this term.  I typically saw poverty or socio-economic status as the main predictor for ALL people.  I've taken time to listen, read, and learn about how my identity markers DO in fact impact my opportunities in life.

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I feel the idea reflects the western cultural influences in our country and demonstrates the need to show empathy and understanding of varied perspectives

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I know I may not be responsible for "how" I was born, but I am responsible for offering others a gateway to opportunity.

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I wonder why it took so long for me to realize the privileges I have. It makes me sad that I was not aware of all the advantages I have had when other people are confronted with it on a daily basis.

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I wonder how I can use my knowledge to help others understand WP and continue to work on myself.

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I feel that white privilege is often not looked at correctly by a lot of white people.  I feel that if the phrase was broken down to it's true meaning, more people would understand that yes they do have white privilege.

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I noticed that someone in the video said you can have white privilege even if you are poor, because you are still white. I think many people think it's privilege only if you are rich.

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I fully believe that white privilege exists but I feel we also need to be careful to not accidentally put all Caucasians into this category.  We do not know everyones background and struggles that they have experienced or are experiencing.  I agree with the video when it said that everyone has some sort of privilege not just whites.  Instead we need to understand that this exists and what can we do to help change this.

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Not having to think/worry about race and how it impacts your daily life.

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I notice that White Privilege means not needing to think about my race on a daily basis.

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I wonder how all of the aspects of privilege (gender, race, socioeconomic, religion) combine to form a culture of privilege.

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I have noticed that white people often experience discomfort when hearing this term or when talking about race. One thing I thought about when when watching the video is how not having to think about race, or non-action and silence, is a privilege in and of itself.

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After viewing the video clip, I'm wondering, what other tiny reminders (hotel shampoo, unicolor bandaids) of white privilege pop up throughout the day in a person of color's experience?

I felt reminiscent of my Peace Corps experience once one of the speakers brought up "first world privilege." I remember rolling my eyes at some of the news stories I was reading from America in 2011-2013, thinking, "Why are they even complaining?! Do they know how amazing even the WORST of the American experience is, in comparison to many places in Africa?" I recognize, however, that quality of life shouldn't be comparative--it shouldn't be, "Well, at least our life is better than in Africa..." At the time, however, it was really hard to be empathic.

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I wonder what percent of Americans are open to learning and discussing this topic. I feel that our government leaders and influencers
need to openly and regularly bring this to the forefront in the American discourse.

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how we got here. What is the history behind why things are the way they are.

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I notice that by acknowledging my own privilege and reflecting on it, I am more open to truly listening and empathizing with others. But I have a long way to go!

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I wonder what role education plays.

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I realize that being white affords me certain privileges that others do not have. I have a long way to go in better understanding how white privilege plays out in my every day life and its relationship toward achieving racial equity.

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I wonder how open a person can actually be. I took the survey and was rated not privileged at all because of my choice to choose diversity and to get to know others of culture and many times, being chastised by the very people I tried to give empathy to. I wonder if my thoughts are valid in the eyes of others simply because I am white.

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As a white person (or someone who passes as white) you have this privilege without always being aware of it. Even if you grew up poor, even if you make less than someone else. You will always have this because of your skin.

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I notice that there is not one way to look at white privilege and it is important to remain open minded when discussing such topics.

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I noticed in the video there was mention about having WP even if someone who is white is poor or has come from a challenging upbringing.

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Why are those that refuse to engage in these topics tend to be from a certain political party and from a certain part of the United States. The love of traditionalism and status quo seems to prevent them from thinking critically about white privilege and instead engage in what is easily defined as "New Racist" terminology and ideas.

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I noticed the way the people shared about white privilege from the facial color change when they spoke to the way some articulate when they spoke about the subject.

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that one of the speakers in the video said that you can still have white privilege even if you are come from a poor background

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I feel that a lot of Trump's supporters were white folks who feared that their white privilege was in jeopardy.  This is definitely a topic that is dividing our nation.

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How do you fix something that just is. Or is the first and most important step acknowledging it and understanding how it makes others feel?

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I wonder what our perceptions would be if we could walk in someone else's shoes for a day, a week, a month, a year.

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I noticed that many of the areas of privilege are things that I would not normally notice, therefore internalized as "right" or the norm.

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"When you are favored, you don't always know that you are favored." This quote resonated with me and makes me value our conversations about race and equity so much...such valuable work.

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I feel that my white privilege affords me comfort in the country we live in.

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Similar to many others, it was sometimes hard to acknowledge that white privilege was a thing (especially when personally you felt you were open and accepting to any person), however, when other privilege topics are 

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Similar to many others, it was sometimes hard to acknowledge that white privilege was a thing (especially when personally you felt you were open and accepting to any person), however, when other privilege topics are 

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I wonder how this word will change kids' future.

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that some people don't realize they have white privilege.

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I am glad that we are at a place in society where we can have conversations and acknowledge privilege, but my hope is that action is taken to lessen the effects of white privilege on all aspects of society.

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I wonder how we reach others in communities that do not have diversity.

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I wonder how many students or people I've impacted negatively, unintentionally.

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I noticed that I need to do better at seeing my own privilege.

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that some people don't know the correct words to use to communicate their thoughts/questions to others and it comes off as this, but really they have good intent!

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I feel that people that dedicate themselves to certain political group is more likely to dismiss their own speech patterns in regards to race, sexuality, and gender identity, because once again changing/thinking about these things would root up the idea that traditional American values were perfect and shouldn't be changed.

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I wonder how many times I thought I was speaking or acting out of curiosity, but in reality, came off as committing a micro-aggression?

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I feel that this has become a bigger issue over the years. I think we as a country need to be mindful of others and make it comfortable for all to feel safe in world. I feel school should educate our youth so they can help with the change our world needs.

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I wonder if/when I have used any of these microaggressions without realizing.

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I feel like this can easily be applied to feminism. There are certain words that are very common in the American vernacular that have a specific anti-woman undertone. I have been working on eliminating those words from my vocabulary. Also, the idea that people frequently call female leaders by their first name and male leader by their last name. This is a power microaggression.

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... how many times my curiosity or genuine interest in my students' lives outside of school came across as microaggressions. I love to learn about the various cultures in our building. How do I ask the questions without coming across as insensitive?

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Those micro-aggressions add up for sure. And they come at you from everywhere- friends, strangers, TV, movies. It's easier to deflect and brush off as an adult, but as a child, those things definitely become internalized and magnified within yourself.

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This is so tough because I know the majority of people in this world have good intentions, but lack the education to speak about race.  That doesn't matter though, it hurts and impacts the receiver none-the-less. We have to do better.

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I think that the idea that it is the IMPACT of the microagression that is important and not the intent of the speaker that we need to consider.

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I notice ignorance.

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The examples described in the video about people touching their hair would absolutely make me very mad as well. That is invasive and not right.

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How can I be curious or to get to know students or others without being microagressive?

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Using this definition, I notice that we all face micro-aggression in some way. Teaching resiliency and ways to cope and bounce back are important. Acknowledge the feeling but help students process so that it doesn't plant itself into full anger that they carry with them the rest of their lives.

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I feel like collectively we should all go back to the golden rule of treating people how we would like to be treated and thinking before we speak.

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There's a difference between being ignorant and being genuinely inquisitive and interested in someone's experience. It's the assumption of things that makes it not okay.

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I noticed that microaggressions were not micro to those who received them. I think those giving microaggressions are showing their privilege.

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if I compliment someone, will it be seen as a microaggression?

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If there was anything that I have ever said (not intentionally) that has negatively impacted someone.

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I feel like communication might become a very worrisome thing with regards to perspective as people say things as a compliment but someone else doesn't take it that way.

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I do notice that sometimes I will say something that is a microaggression and I will try my best to apologize with away, but I am working on not making those statements to begin with.

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Back in the summer when we first started this work I was astounded by this term--I felt that I never intentionally made a comment (often a compliment) that would make someone feel less.

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I wonder about the idea of impact vs. intent. We stress that students should embrace curiosity. How have I not intended to be show microaggressions and to be genuinely curious but have hurt someone with my words...

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How often do our students experience microagressions from teachers and other students at school?

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I have done a lot of work around my own bias and microaggressions, especially the unintentional ones. Both in my professional and personal life. I feel that I have become more aware of my words and how I use them to speak to others.

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I feel that this work is important because I feel that microaggression a lot of times is done unintentionally but happens due to a lack of understanding and knowledge about it.

It is important to learn about this so we can impact out students with the knowledge we have gained and then they can impact others.

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I'm always taken back when white people say "There's no such thing as white privilege".  Or when they excuse it  with..."But what about other privileges?"

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I'm always taken back when white people say "There's no such thing as white privilege".  Or when they excuse it  with..."But what about other privileges?"

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If I called out every microaggression how people would take that...when I don't call it out, I beat myself up and ask, "Why didn't you ask something?"

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How long we go on "acknowledging" this and NOT doing something about it...like SAYING something...

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While some people (including myself) have said, "I see no color," or "the color of a person doesn't matter," the truth is that saying such things can be hurtful and possibly offensive to the person hearing them.

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Structures and systems that are woven throughout the fabric of our country to help keep power in the hands of whites and to oppress anyone who isn't seen as white.

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Bias, discrimination, dislike, or hatred toward another group of people based on the color of their skin which could be either intentional or unintentional.

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Listening to and sticking up for someone of another race even if it means stepping outside of one's comfort zone.

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Used to describe anyone who is not considered or seen as "white."

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Coded language for saying that "White Lives Matter." By saying that Black Lives Matter, we're not saying that black lives matter more, but rather black lives matter, as well.

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We need safe spaces where people can gather and have uncomfortable conversations about race and racial equity. It's the notion that people have the space to be honest and possibly say the "wrong thing" without being called out for it.

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Speaking about or celebrating diversity is not enough. What matters more in the racial equity transformation process is an element of conflict or discomfort so that people are confronted with the realities of whiteness and white privilege and action is taken on individual, community, and institutional levels to address current belief systems and practices in order to evoke change.

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Discomfort or defensiveness by a white person when confronted about racism and racial inequity.

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Trust, honesty and not feeling judged...